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Learn everything there is know about bees in "Amazing Bees"! From buzzing to different flowers to being a vital part of the earth's ecosystem, bees are very busy creatures.

"Say the word "bee," and most kids will think of honeybees or even bumblebees. But this is a book about wild, solitary bees. Think mason bees, mining bees, leafcutter bees, cuckoo bees or even oil-collecting bees. Never heard of them? Well, the fact is, wild solitary bees make up about 95 percent of the world's bee population. And for all their wildness, they're quite gentle little fuzz-buckets. Solitary bees have no hive or queen to protect, so they...

Introduces readers to the world of bees, discussing what they need to live and how they behave.

Uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about bees.

"There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black! However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. In this volume, beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day! From flying from flower to flower to making honey, the details in this book are both familiar and new to curious future entomologists. Up-close, full-color photographs complement the low-ATOS...

"What makes a bee a bee? What are the buzziest bees from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of honeybees.

"Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal."--Amazon....

Teaches readers about how an experiment meant to increase honey production created aggressive Africanized honeybees that have taken over territory and caused big problems for beekeepers, farmers, and anyone unlucky enough to disturb them.

"Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate many plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build."-- Page 4 of cover.